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Recycling legislation passes Senate committee

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate EPW Committee, applauded committee passage of the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate... Read More.

New Mayor named at Kingsland

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

The City of Kingsland in Cleveland County has a new mayor, according to the Cleveland County Herald.At a recent meeting, the Kingsland City Council appointed Karen Wiscaver as Mayor, replacing former Mayor Sharon Crosby, who officially resigned Dec. 31.Wiscaver had been a member of... Read More.

Monticello woman killed in Tuesday accident

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

A four-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Drew County resulted in the death of a Monticello woman.According to a preliminary report, Lacey Reed, 27, was a passenger in a 2001 Ford F-150 that was attempting to park on the south shoulder of U.S. Highway 425... Read More.

Four finalists named for UAPB Chancellor position

Wednesday, February 5 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas System has named the four finalists for the vacant position as Chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.According to an announcement from UA System President Jay B. Silveria, the four are as follows.Robert Mock Jr., Ed.D. executive... Read More.

Saline County sued over firing of library director

Tuesday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s access to certain books.The ACLU of Arkansas filed the lawsuit on... Read More.

Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

Monday, February 3 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday said legislation will be filed to end the drama between the Jefferson County Judge and members of the Quorum Court.She said the legislation will be sponsored by State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Representative Glen Barnes (D-Pine... Read More.

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Cabot man killed in three-vehicle accident

Wednesday, January 29 by Ray King

A three-vehicle accident in North Little Rock Monday resulted in the death of a Cabot man.According to a preliminary report, two of the vehicles, a 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by William Cox, 40, and a tractor-trailer were both stopped in traffic because of a... Read More.

Rison School Health Center to open soon

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

The Rison School District has announced that the new School Health Center operated by Mainline Health will be opening soon.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the elementary and high schools are currently accepting consent forms from parents who want the clinic to treat their... Read More.

Cotton calls for Trump to “rethink” decision to remove security from former security officials

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday.That protection is not just for them, but also the public, said Sen.... Read More.

Grant County Library to get increased space in former bank

Monday, January 27 by Ray King

The Grant County library will be moving to a larger space after the county bought the former U.S. Bank building downtown.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the purchase was approved during a special Quorum Court meeting in July, paying $600,000 for the building at... Read More.

County budgets from Judge, Quorum Court separated by just over $275,000

Sunday, January 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingProposed Jefferson County budgets from County Judge Gerald Robinson and some members of the Quorum Court are separated by just over $275,000 after Robinson submitted a revised budget Friday.That new budget is $37,053,869.77, almost $3-million more than the budget he initially presented... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Berryman appeal

Wednesday, January 22 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted of theft of property in 2022 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his probation was revoked improperly.Tristan Berryman, 22, pleaded guilty to theft of property in 2022 and was sentenced to five years’ probation. A... Read More.